FUPRE Postgraduate Courses and Requirements

Thinking about furthering your studies at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)? The university is now offering postgraduate programs for the 2024/2025 academic session in various fields. The PG programs available include Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s (M.Sc./M.Eng.), or Ph.D.

This post provides a full list of FUPRE Postgraduate Courses, their specializations, and the admission requirements you need to meet. Ensure that you meet the requirements applicable to your preferred field of study and apply on time when the admission form is out. We wish you the best of luck. 

FUPRE Postgraduate Courses

Below are the available Postgraduate Programmes at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE).

Department	Program	Specialization
Computer Science	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	–
Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Analytical Chemistry
		Environmental Chemistry
		Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
		Physical Chemistry
		Organic/Natural Product Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry	M.Sc.	Industrial Chemistry
		Petroleum Chemistry
Earth Sciences – Geology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Petroleum Geosciences
		Environmental Geosciences
Earth Sciences – Geophysics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Petroleum Geophysics
		Exploration Geophysics
Environmental Management & Toxicology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Environmental Pollution & Control
		Environmental Quality & Management
		Environmental Toxicology
		Petroleum & Environmental Microbiology
		Geoinformatics
Mathematics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Applied Mathematics (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
		Applied Mathematics (Combustion Theory)
		Applied Mathematics (Biomathematics)
		Pure Mathematics (Numerical Analysis)
		Pure Mathematics (Abstract Algebra)
		Pure Mathematics (Functional Analysis)
Physics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Radiation Physics
		Theoretical/Mathematical Physics
		Physics with Electronics
		Environmental & Radiation Physics
		Solid State Physics
		Applied Geophysics
Chemical Engineering	PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.	–
Electrical/Electronics Engineering	PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.	Instrumentation & Control Engineering
		Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
		Electrical Power & Machine Engineering
Marine Engineering	PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.	Ship Power & Plant
		Offshore Engineering
		Naval Architecture
Mechanical Engineering	PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.	Applied Mechanics
		Thermofluid & Energy
		Industrial & Production
		Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Petroleum Engineering	PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.	Reservoir Engineering
		Production Engineering
		Petroleum Economics
		Gas Engineering
		Drilling Engineering

FUPRE Postgraduate Admission Requirements 

All those who want to study at the PG level at FUPRE must meet the general requirements and the program-specific requirements outlined below to be eligible for admission.

General Admission Requirements

• Possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at the WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB O’ Level.
• Hold a valid NYSC Discharge, Exemption, or Exclusion Certificate.
• Request and ensure that their academic transcript is sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, within six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
• Complete and submit referee forms, which must be forwarded to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies before the application deadline.
• Provide a functional email address and phone number during the application process.
• Upload relevant supporting documents, including:

• University Degree Certificate
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
• O’ Level Results

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programs

• Candidates must hold a minimum of a Third Class (Hons) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or an Upper Credit at the Higher National Diploma (HND) level.
• For some programs, applicants with Lower Credit at the HND level may be considered if they have at least five (5) years of relevant post-qualification experience.

2. Master’s Degree (M.Sc. / M.Eng.) Programs

• Applicants must possess a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.

3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs

• Candidates must have obtained a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline.
• They must have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.0 scale or a weighted average score of 60% in their Master’s program.

Note that meeting these requirements indicates that you are eligible for the program you want to apply for so it is important that yo make sure of it.

FUPRE Postgraduate Program Duration

Want to know how long it would take to complete your preferred courses? Check this table.

Program	Full-Time (Semesters)	Part-Time (Semesters)
College of Computing & College of Science
PGD	2 – 4	4 – 6
M.Sc.	3 – 5	5 – 8
Ph.D.	6 – 8	8 – 10
College of Engineering & Technology
PGD	4 – 6	6 – 8
M.Eng.	3 – 6	4 – 8
Ph.D.	6 – 12	8 – 16

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